NCHR Participates in International Workshop on Protecting Migrants’ Rights and Strengthening Preventive Monitoring Mechanisms in Copenhagen

As part of its efforts to strengthen international cooperation and exchange expertise with peer institutions, a delegation from the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR), comprising Board Members Mr. Ahmed Badawy, Dr. Ayman Zohry, Dr. Howaida Adly, and Dr. Sherine Farag, participated in an international workshop entitled “The Role of National Preventive Mechanisms in Protecting the Rights of Migrants.” The workshop was organized by the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 10 to 12 November 2026, with the participation of representatives of national human rights institutions, preventive mechanisms, and international experts.

The workshop addressed the legal frameworks and international standards governing the protection of migrants’ rights, as well as the role of national preventive mechanisms in this field. It also examined international experiences and good practices in preventive monitoring, the protection of groups at heightened risk, the development of methodologies for field visits and interviews, as well as mechanisms for following up on recommendations and assessing their practical impact.

The workshop further featured interactive discussions and sessions for exchanging expertise on the legal, institutional, and operational challenges facing national institutions and mechanisms. Discussions also explored ways to strengthen cooperation between relevant stakeholders and translate the findings of their monitoring processes into practical measures and sustainable institutional reforms that contribute to strengthening human rights protection frameworks.

On the sidelines of the workshop, the NCHR delegation held a meeting with several officials from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Mr. Nicolaj Sonderbye, Senior Advisor on Migration; Ms. Sara Birgitte Gottfredsen, Head of the Danish-Arab Partnership Programme Team; and Ms. Mathilde Kloster Kirk, Egypt Desk Officer at the Ministry. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on issues of mutual interest and explore prospects for cooperation and the exchange of expertise in areas related to human rights.

NCHR’s participation comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its international presence, develop its institutional capacities, and benefit from international expertise and experiences in support of its role in promoting and protecting human rights in Egypt.